Black bear cruising into trouble

Trail-Gazette Staff

Posted:
08/22/2014 04:58:55 PM MDT

A bear wonders through the tall grass in Stanley Heights on Thursday. The bear found a trash bin, which could result in the bear's death as problem animals are often killed.. (Walt Hester / Estes Park Trail-Gazette)

A black bear hangs out after being treed in Stanley Heights on Thursday. Residents and visitors are asked to keep garbage inside as bears can't resist the smells of food, and bears are not being given second chances. (Walt Hester / Estes Park Trail-Gazette)

A black bear in the Stanley Heights area was spotted Thursday rummaging through un protected and non bear resistant trash cans. The subject of bears and what to do with "problem" animals is being hotly debated in the Estes Valley. A number of residents have been upset when problem animals are destroyed.